California Plaza, Los Angeles

Located in the heart of downtown, California Plaza is an open-air amphitheater and popular event space. This square hosts an array of performing arts organized by the non-profit organization, Grand Performances. They put together a series of concerts in the summer that are free for all. From Brazilian samba and flamenco opera, to Afro-Cuban fusion, puppet theater and Persian dubstep, this is a melting pot of global cultures. More than just a venue, this plaza is a unique attraction worthy of a visit replete with its strategic architecture, waterfalls and surrounding skyscrapers.